https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp In a post, identify a prominent theme in The Great Gatsby. Then, provide a brief explanation of how that theme is depicted in the novel. en-us 2021-05-25 19:56:54 UTC 2021-06-02 02:52:16 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4b8.png brianmckenna0515 https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1559193002 The Great Gatsby explores the theme of class when....]]> 2021-05-25 20:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1559193002 23kramalho https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561066480 The Great Gatsby explores the theme of love when Gatsby persues Daisy.]]> 2021-05-26 12:09:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561066480 https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561067301 In The Great Gatsby, all of the main characters work to pursue their dreams. The main one explored is Gatsby's dream of pursuing Daisy, which never ends up happening. Nick ends up moving back to the Midwest, and does not take Jordan as his partner, so the theme could also be considered lost dreams.]]> 2021-05-26 12:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561067301 23mkenoff https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561067342 Throughout the story, Gatsby tries to win Daisy's love, but not through his personality. He tries to impress her through climbing the social ladder and living a lavish lifestyle.]]> 2021-05-26 12:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561067342 23pwatt https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561067394 The Great Gatsby illustrates the theme of status when the male characters pursue a higher status to get the coveted girl. ]]> 2021-05-26 12:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561067394 23amurphy1 https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561067750 The Great Gatsby explores the theme of class through Nick's narration of the story. Nick constantly claims that he's an honest story tellers however we only ever see the novel through his lens. ]]> 2021-05-26 12:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561067750 23rvanostenbridge https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561067880 The story of The Great Gatsby explores the theme of pursuing love by showing Gatsby spending his life to chase after his true love. ]]> 2021-05-26 12:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561067880 23sstuart https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561068103 The Great Gatsby shows the theme of money. Many characters in the Great Gatsby are rich and don't seem to have a care in the world, whereas other people, such as the Wilsons, are poor and really have to work for and worry about money.]]> 2021-05-26 12:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561068103 23ccassidy https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561068617 The Great Gatsby explores the idea of Love vs Marriage when the audience is exposed to two, for lack of better terms, loveless marriages. For example, Gatsby is in love with Daisy who is married, lovelessly, to Tom.]]> 2021-05-26 12:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561068617 23efang https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561068638 The Great Gatsby explores the theme of wealth and the lifestyles the wealthy have the privelege to live]]> 2021-05-26 12:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561068638 23jgui https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561069468 The Great Gatsby explores loneliness with Gatsby's funeral]]> 2021-05-26 12:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561069468 23ktse https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561070289 The Great Gatsby explores the the theme of money as he spends his life working to increase his wealth and the difference between those with money and those without.]]> 2021-05-26 12:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561070289 23rfiore2 https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561071107 The Great Gatsby explores the theme of wealth vs. love when Gatsby tries to pursue Daisy. Gatsby tries to win her over with his wealth instead of his personality. He would rather her want him for his money than for her love of him. ]]> 2021-05-26 12:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561071107 https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561071148 Aside from all of the love or romantic relationships in the novel, Gatsby and Nick create a very strong friendship. ]]> 2021-05-26 12:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561071148 23bvalente https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561072283 The Great Gatsby explores the theme of love when Gatsby gets motivated to become rich in order to get into Daisy’s world. ]]> 2021-05-26 12:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561072283 https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561073306 In the Great Gatsby, it seems as though Gatsby tries to impress Daisy and win her over by showing off his wealth. Instead of trying to live his life and be happy, he lives trying to impress Daisy and receive validation from her. 
-Gia]]> 2021-05-26 12:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561073306 https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561073618 Gatsby is driven to become rich because of his love for Daisy. -Alec]]> 2021-05-26 12:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561073618 23nsahasrabudhe https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561074039 Gatsbys entire life has been devoted to his dream of being with Daisy.]]> 2021-05-26 12:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561074039 https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561074349 Much of the conflict in the novel is caused by affairs, liquor, and automobiles. The central conflict of the novel, Gatsby’s attempt to be with Daisy, is an affair.    -Emmet]]> 2021-05-26 12:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561074349 https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561074479 Throughout the Great Gatsby he holds the dream about Daisy till the end, clinging to the past, unable to see that it cant be reality.  ]]> 2021-05-26 12:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1561074479 23spaolella https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1578295301 The Great Gatsby explores the lives of the wealthy and how wealth can have an effect on who people love. Daisy chose not to be with Gatsby in the beginning of their relationship, despite the fact that she was likely in love with him, because he was poor. Once Gatsby showed Daisy that he was wealthy, she was conflicted about deciding to be with Gatsby or stay with Tom because she was in love with both of them and their money. Gatsby was so blinded by his love for Daisy that he didn’t care whether Daisy loved him for himself or his money.]]> 2021-06-02 02:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brianmckenna0515/n1ndhiw7z8quh8yp/wish/1578295301